I have HDP 2.4 installed on a cluster of RedHat 6.5 servers with python 2.6 installed. Can I install python 2.7 also on this cluster ?

[#1 · Accepted solution]

@David Whoitmore

Yes, you can install an alternative version of Python. You will need to install it in a non-system location (leave 2.6 in place and put 2.7 in a new home). Many of the HDP components rely on Python and require v2.6 in the standard place on RedHat 6 in order to work properly.

[#2]

@David Whitmore I would enable virtualenv which will allow you to install n many versions of python. This will isolate your dev environment.

[#3]

I had no issues using Anaconda as my development python on my production cluster. Just be sure to install it in a separate location and don't overwrite the standard OS install of Python.